Today is June 23 and today, Lilli is officially 9 months old. I have been in denial a bit about her growing up but for some reason, this week I've felt the need to purge and I'm really looking forward to her signing. (I said talking with Jaiden and look where it got me ;) I finally cleaned out her drawers (so we jumped from 0-3 months to 6-9 months) and listed "the stuff" on Craig's list. I already feel lighter and we haven't even sold it yet.
Anyways, back to my precious little girl. She is so unique, so wonderful, and so frustrating all in one neat little package. Physically, she is crawling like mad and cruising on everything. (no walking yet but soon...) She hates to be on her back which included getting her diaper changes and she LOVES FOOD!!! As has been the case since she was born, she still loves to be roughed up, except by her brother. She adored being tossed and swung and rolled about. And she still loves the water.
Emotionally, she is so smart and she knows exactly what she wants. She gets frustrated when she can't have it or can do it. She sees Jaiden do it so 'why can't I?' Her favorite place to be is in someones arms, usually mine or on my back. She sleeps great but mine has been a little lacking. We are working on that and last night she slept for 3 hours by herself! (usually it's about 30-60 mins) It is a process and I am in the process of enjoying the journey. The absolute best thing for me about Lilli is her laugh. It is most defiantly one of a kind. (but so is her scream.)
For some reason, nine months is a milestone in my head. As I'm sure she will do most things in her life, she has reached this one with grace and a ferocity like no other. I can honestly say that I am looking forward to tomorrow.
Happy birthday little one,
momma
